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X303 CHT

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,712 mi
Last recorded123,712 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX303 CHT
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2015 123,712 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 123,712 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front subframe corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2014 118,098 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

offside front flexi badly perished

Fail 24 Mar 2014 118,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear coil springs corroded

offside front flexi badly perished

offside front tyre 3mm and wearing inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2013 107,971 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 99,154 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 99,154 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 92,070 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front tyres getting low.

Fail 7 Jul 2010 92,070 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front tyres getting low.

Pass 13 Jul 2009 80,501 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 80,503 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise a full brake check

Fail 11 Jul 2008 69,355 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

advise tracking check

Pass 11 Jul 2008 69,355 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

advise tracking check

Pass 11 Jul 2007 61,017 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 43,360 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 33,646 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava?

Based on 402,321 MOT tests across 58,126 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
5,649
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
58,126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 57,026
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,561
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 22,464
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,482
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 14,757
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X303 CHT is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 63,317 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Brava fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 57,026 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X303 CHT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Fiat Brava is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X303 CHT registered?

X303 CHT is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 25 January 2001.

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